Film Screening will be at Lounge Area, a space to withdraw and chill while watching inspiring films. The Screening will be projecting throughout the Festival, Inspiring and Educational Films from one of Indonesia’s wellknown Director / Producer, Nia Dinata.
About Nia Dinata
Nia Dinata established Kalyana Shira Foundation in October 2006. Through wide screen movies and numerous audio visual creations, this foundation is passionate to contribute information and empowering women children and the grass root community that haven’t had a space in the Indonesian movie scene. She made documentaries “At Stake” (Pertaruhan, 2009) and “Working Girls” (2010) with young and talented directors through training in her workshop, Project Change!.
Friday, 2 December 2011
- Pertaruhan (At Stake) – A Documentary Film (Duration: 107 minutes)
Synopsis :
An inspiring documentary about many faces of Indonesian women who are struggling to survive in a moslem society where the women’s body is still regarded as the door to sin.Effort for Love
Ruwati and Riantini are two migrant workers who work as domestic helper in Hong Kong. They are well paid and become the important bread winner for the family in Java. From the outside, we see them as accomplished women. But, they are facing dilemmas in their love life. Ru is about to go home to get married, but just found out she has a cervical tumor. The treatment requires internal examination that can damage her virginity. Riantini is a divorcee who fell in love with a fellow migrant worker in Hong Kong. In the midst of guilt and happiness, will both women be able to decide what is important in life and love.What’s the poin?
The film gives a closer look at the practice of female circumcision in Indonesia. Although female circumcision in Indonesia doesn’t remove the whole part of the women’s clitoris and labia, like the exercise done in Africa, it is still widely acceptable. The reason is to ‘clean’ the girl and prevent the girl from evil spirit that leads her to being promiscuous.
Even up until today, many people are not aware of the threat from the practice. The film will bring the audience to see the chaotic beliefs and context behing female circumcision.Miss. Mrs.?
In Jakarta, women can easily have access to Glossy magazines, designer labels-or the latest cosmetics. But, finding a non-judgemental ob/gyn is not easy. The film follows the quest of single and unmarried women in getting the right treatment for their reproductive health. Most get unfriendly gestures from the hospital nurses and doctors. When an unmarried woman wants to find the right contraception, she doesn’t get approval from the nurses and doctors and is lectured on morality instead. The film questions the importance of health versus moral judgement.Our Children’s Fund
Chinese cemeteries are renowned for their big and elaborate graves. People believe the higher the land, the closer the spirit will be to heaven. In East Java lies an infamous Chinese cemetery on Mount Bolo. After the sunset Mount Bolo gives a different type of service to the public and transform into an illegal prostitution area. Nur and Mira are mothers who are hammering and selling stones at the river closeby. However, the daily pay from that job alone won’t be enough for their basic expenses. On Mount Bolo, with a standard fee of 10.000 rupiah (US $1 per session), these women have to serve men seeking sex at night on the hard surface of the Chinese family graves, only to make ends meet.
Saturday, 3 December 2011
- Working Girls – A Documentary Film (Duration: 120 minutes)
Synopsis :
Talk about working women who are trying to rise and struggle in order to have a better life, the characters in ‘Working Girls’ are breadwinners for their family. Some work so they can eat just one meal per day, barely enough to survive. Their job and their passion about their work may seem insignificant, but like all of us, they struggle for their dreams too.5 Minutes to Fame Ah.. Ah.. Ah..
Ayu Riana is only 14 years old and she’s been the breadwinner for her family since she won main prize in one of the National TV singing contest in 2008. She works from stage to stage, performing in different villages in West Java to fulfill the dream of her family. Between her grueling show schedules and family pressure, a question pops out of our mind: what is the real dream of Riana?Windless Rhapsody
Kamek and her friends are women who are loyal to their choice to be traditional Javanese performing artists. They breathe and live backstage, in the bamboo compound of their group and performing every night. What’s the true meaning of working in traditional arts for these women? In this movie, the meaning of loyalty in the midst of modernity and economical needs is reconstructed.Ulfie Goes Home
Ulfie is a transgender from Aceh who had been living in Jakarta and owns a salon. After years away from home, Ulfie decides to go back to Aceh only to find out that many of her friends have died because of HIV/AIDS. At the same time, she has HIV and still keeping it as a secret. Can Ulfie manage to deal with her challenging issues?
Sunday, 4 December 2011
- Conspiracy of Silence – A Documentary Film (Duration: 70 minutes)
Synopsis :
How hard is it to seek for proper medical treatment in Indonesia? The answer is: it is as hard as searching for a needle in the hay stack. The poor have been kept as outcast who can never have access to health services. The rich always seek treatment overseas. At the same time the victims of malpractices whose rights have been violated almost all end up with zero results when it comes to justice.The conspiracy of silence is deeply woven inside the corps of Indonesian medical doctors. While this happen, the rights of patients are consciously silenced and ignored without any protection from the government.
This is a film that surface reality of human rights violation. Each protagonist rises and struggles for their basic rights. It is a touching portrait of pain and perseverance.
- Batik, Our Love Story – A Documentary Film (Duration: 80 minutes)
Synopsis :
This documentary tells us about women who made batik throughout their lives and their descendants. Viewer will see life chain in a piece of fabric. Will the rich tradition of handmade batik stood the test of time? Only with knowledge and love we can be a part of the society who cares and preserve our unique tradition and culture.
* All Documenter in Bahasa Indonesia with English subtitles
